Local shares closed higher yesterday, even after paring a sharp rise early on in the session, as investors took profits ahead of an interest rate decision due from the Reserve Bank of Australia today. The stockmarket was buoyed by growing ...
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The sharemarket has closed 0.7 per cent lower, with concerns about global economic growth pulling down resources stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 36.2 points, or 0.7 per cent, at 5130.0 points. The broader All Ordinaries ...
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THE sharemarket drifted in patchy trade to close marginally lower yesterday, rounding out an otherwise positive week that was characterised by improving sentiment towards the resources sector. BHP Billiton rose 2.8 per cent and Rio Tinto ...
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The stockmarket has opened slightly higher, boosted by stronger mining stocks on the back of improved prices for commodities. At 10.31am AEST the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 17.6 points, or 0.34 per cent, at 5120.0 points. The ...
The sharemarket has closed higher, boosted by a 10 per cent rise in the shares of Woodside Petroleum, which announced a $520 million return to shareholders. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 49.6 points, or 1 per cent, at 5016.2 ...
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The sharemarket recovered some of its early losses but still closed lower today. At 4.15pm AEST today, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 17.1 points, or 0.34 per cent, at 4950.8 points. The broader All Ordinaries index was down ...
The Australian share market has opened firmer after markets in the United States pushed to new highs. On Wall Street overnight, investors were buoyed by a government report pointing to lower-than-expected jobless claims. The Dow Jones ...
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THE Australian share market is trading higher, boosted by a solid performance from US markets and expectations interest rates may fall following disappointing local jobs figures. The local bourse was buoyed by stronger markets on Wall ...
The local sharemarket has closed lower as investors struggle to maintain the confidence that marked the earlier months of this year. OptionsXpress market analyst Ben Le Brun said that although mining stocks had performed better on the ...
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The Australian share market dived to a two-month low today, mirroring declines in offshore markets after disappointing private-sector jobs data cast doubt on expectations of moderate growth in US non-farm payrolls data due tomorrow. ...
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The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.2 per cent at 4967.3 points after hitting a six-week low of 4927.9. Financials and consumer staples lent support, with ANZ, Westpac, NAB, Woolworths and Wesfarmers up 0.8 per cent to 1.5 per cent. ...
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Australian stocks have opened higher, with the big retail banks and major energy companies leading the broader market higher. At 10.10am AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 14.6 points, or 0.29 per cent, at 4981.9 points. The ...
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The sharemarket is trading lower, led down by the big miners on concerns over iron ore prices. At 12.07pm AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 38.1 points, or 0.76 per cent, at 4949.3 points. The broader All Ordinaries index ...
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The sharemarket roared back to life today with its biggest rise in the past eight months as investors snapped up bargains after a three-day decline. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 closed up 1.8 per cent at 5120.2 after hitting a seven-day low ...
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Australia's sharemarket roared back to life with its biggest rise in the past eight months as investors snapped up bargains after a three-day decline. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 closed up 1.8 per cent at 5120.2 after hitting a seven-day ...
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